Debbie Allen took one of the highest honors of the evening. The five-time Emmy winner received the governor’s award for her achievements on television and stage. Known for her long resume as a director in numerous shows such as A different world,, Everyone hates Chris and Gray’s Anatomy, where she also participates, she became emotional when she accepted the award and celebrated those she brought with her.
“It takes a lot of courage to be the only woman in the room many times,” said 71-year-old Alan as he wiped away his tears. “A lot of courage and creativity, struggle and faith to believe that I can continue. And I have and have brought many people with me. “
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To celebrate the occasion by hand, both personally and in practice Gray’s Anatomy stars Jesse Williams and Ellen Pompeo,, Ava Duverne,, Jada Pinkett Smith,, Gail King,, Michael Douglas and Dolly Parton.
Allen has also won a Tony Award, numerous NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe, and is the founder of Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy. She went on to thank her fellow producer Shonda Rhimes, the late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, a legendary musical impresario Quincy Jones and her family, including her husband Norm Nixon.
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Before leaving the stage, she conveyed an important message for the future and for women: “Let this moment resonate with women across the country and around the world. From Texas to Afghanistan. Let them know.
“And also with young people who don’t have a voice, who can’t even get a vaccine, they inherit the world we leave them,” she continued. “It’s time to declare your strength, to declare your voice, to sing your song, to tell your story. This will make us a better place. Your turn.”